A Magalia man suspected of several years of sexual child abuse has been arrested following an investigation conducted by multiple Butte County agencies. After a weeks long inviestigation of the alleged abuse , Officials went to the reisidnce of teh suspect Robert Chavez and found him hiding in the garage attic. After a "prolonged standoff", Chavez was eventually taken into custody with the help of CAL FIRE and the Butte County Sheriff's Office. 2 women living at the home with their children were also arrested and face child abuse charges..